Ronseal Garden Paint adds colour to just about anything in the garden. It can be applied to wood, brick, terracotta and metal and it will stay protected from the weather. It dries quickly so it's rainproof in just an hour.• Waterproofs and protects• Rainproof in 1 hour• 5 year colour protection on wood• Resists fading• Resists cracking and peelingHow To Use Garden PaintBefore You StartOur paint can only be used on a warm day with the temperature above 10°C and make sure there’s no rain forecast.This paint isn’t suitable for decking.How to prepare new woodNew wood needs to be left to weather for six weeks to ensure all coatings have washed away.After six weeks, lightly sand the surface to remove excess fibres and splinters.Wipe the wood with a lint-free cloth that’s slightly damp with methylated spirit.How to prepare old garden woodOld wood that’s already been painted or has been left outside for a while should be quickly sanded down. This will get rid of loose paint and give you a smoo